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Finding the Third Proportional to 247,397 and 370,443

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Solution

The third proportional to 247,397 and 370,443 is: 554,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,397 : 370,443 = 370,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,397/370,443 = 370,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,397x = 370,443 × 370,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,397x = 137,228,016,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,228,016,249/247,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,687.47

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